Meet New People and Make a Difference as a Volunteer!

There are many opportunities to become more involved in Arts Advocates as a volunteer for our activities.

To volunteer, please contact: Carol Darling

Hospitality Committee

Host at our gallery: Welcome visitors during Saturday hours (2:00 – 4:00 p.m.), art talks (weekday late afternoons), member exhibit openings and receptions (first Saturday of each month), and workshops, thank them for attending, ask them to sign in, refer them to a docent and/or the member exhibit at the rear of the gallery, or refer to team leader for workshops.
Greet members at our monthly luncheons (October – May), thank them for attending, refer them to the name tag table.

Docent

At our gallery on Saturdays (2:00 – 4:00 p.m.)
At Van Wezel Performing Arts Halls for tours of Arts Advocates artworks on display
For walking tours of downtown Sarasota
Training provided – read more here

Art Talk Interviewer

A unique opportunity to engage in thoughtful, insightful conversations with visual and performing artists. This role requires an understanding of the arts and strong interpersonal skills. Interviewers research each guest's background, work, and contributions, and create an open and inviting atmosphere during interviews.
Learn more here.

Where Are They Now?

Locate our past scholars. If your skills are research and interviewing, consider helping us find our former scholarship winners.

Member Exhibit Art Set Up

Hanging artwork and taking down artwork at end of exhibit.

Join a Committee

Educational tours/workshops, fundraising, programs, salons, or scholarships.